All Flashcards
(81 cards)
How far away from a fire should you stand with extinguisher?
As far back as possible
What safety feature must bathroom busses have installed?
An emergency buzzer
True or false: highway speed may not be safe for Commercial vehicles?
True
How far is to far for slack adjusters to move?
The slack adjusters shouldn’t move more than 1 inch
What is the correct response if air brakes break?
Stop vehicles and have them fixed
What is engine oil useful for?
Keeping engine cool and lubricated
How deep should treads be on front tires?
4/32 inch
What could it mean if there is rust around the nuts on your wheels?
it may mean the nuts are too loose
Where are the convex mirrors in relation to the flat mirrors
Convex mirrors are below the flat mirrors
What are things busses cannot carry?
irritating materials and hazardous
When empty trailers are more likely too?
Swing
How quickly should engine oil reach normal level?
within a few seconds
If valve releases pressure on air brakes it means…
something is wrong. It should not release pressure.
What brakes shouldn’t you use when roads are slippery?
Engine brakes
you should not refuel when…
- passengers are on board
- windows are open
on a down grade how do you keep from rolling backwards?
Apply parking brake
What lights should you activate at railroad crossing?
4-way lights
When is appropriate to use strobe light?
Only in limited visibility
What psi is the safety valve set too?
150 psi
If you have to stop bus do to behavioral issue what is the proper response?
Talk with student and move them closer to driver seat
What does overload not effect?
The exhaust system
how many feet behind the vehicle do you put safety cones for a one way?
10, 100, 200 feet
What is the safest speed?
The speed of traffic. (not posted limit, or slower)
What is most important space around bus?
The front/ ahead